LG 34UM95 or 34UC97?

So unfortunately and devastatingly, Apple did not announce any updated Thunderbolt Displays (be it thinner 1440p or 4k or 5k), most likely I would be getting a 21:9 monitor for mainly productivity (video and music production). I am drawn towards the curved one (34UC97) something about curved displays that decrease distortion when viewing the sides. I did thought about the 4k 28" samsung/asus but they're TN panels. Back to topic, LG34UM95 or 34UC97? I'm open to other suggestions as well.

If you're interested in getting the LG 34UM95 the 34UM94 is on sale at Massdrop for $849. The only difference I think between the 95 and 94 is that the 95 carries a 3 year warranty and the 94 is a 1 year.

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If the OP's location is right, they're located in Malaysia so the Massdrop deal may not be applicable to them. I just bought the UM95 myself from Costco, for the ease of returning it if it's damaged but also their no questions asked return policy since this isn't a tv or a computer which is 90 days, but can be returned at any time, so the 1 vs 3 yr warranty is less of a concern to me.

If the OP's location is right, they're located in Malaysia so the Massdrop deal may not be applicable to them. I just bought the UM95 myself from Costco, for the ease of returning it if it's damaged but also their no questions asked return policy since this isn't a tv or a computer which is 90 days, but can be returned at any time, so the 1 vs 3 yr warranty is less of a concern to me.

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yup you're right. I contacted LG and they have no interest in bringing the 34" to the Malaysian Market. They are bringing the UM65 (29") but I am already struggling with screen estate on my Dell 1920x1200 monitor. Most likely i'll be buying from EBay. (approx. $14xx). I am keen towards Dell's U3415W (same panel with UC97) however, I may not be able to wait that long. Regards to warranty, I wouldn't worry much about it because it's going to be a huge hassle to send over for warranty, so kinda makes no difference for me

If you're interested in getting the LG 34UM95 the 34UM94 is on sale at Massdrop for $849. The only difference I think between the 95 and 94 is that the 95 carries a 3 year warranty and the 94 is a 1 year.

I just joined the drop, and if you're willing to wait in order to save about $150 it's worth it. If you do decide to join, use this link so I can get a referral reward https://www.massdrop.com/r/YQ49R3

Might be worth seeing if you can get the AOC display with the same panel as the LG, cheaper, less features but in theory what matters should be identical. I think it's already available in the east, might be easier for you to get hold of.

I'd get the model with the 3 year warranty. The monitor looks great. It's solid once you use the backplate on. But the adjustments are very limited. I'm having sleep/wake issues with this monitor as well. I'm using it with my Mac Mini through TB2. I'm probably switching to a Mac Pro at the end of the year.

Yes this is true. But is really difficult to find the "perfect 4k monitor" even the 4k dci 31MU97-B has issues with color uniformity. I want to buy a 4k monitor too but its difficult to find the perfect one bellow 1200 price tag. Probably too many manufacturing quality control issues.

Update: I got the Dell U3415W instead of the LG 34UC97 because my country's choice of LG is extremely basic. The display's colours are excellent, movies are fantastic in 21:9 and also it suffers from backlight bleeds. Getting a replacement in a few days and if it happens to suffer the same fate (backlight bleeds) I'll return it and continue playing the waiting game. I've attached a snapshot of my screen just to proof I'm not crazy or obsessed with "perfection"

I have had the 34UM95 since April, and after a few months it started getting green lines in random places around the screen anytime something black/dark would be on screen. After a warranty replacement from LG that didn't help at all, they apparently ran out of replacements and offered to cut me a refund check for it.

I bought a UC97, and the QA has been much better. Have not had any issues with this display and the picture looks awesome.

I have had the 34UM95 since April, and after a few months it started getting green lines in random places around the screen anytime something black/dark would be on screen. After a warranty replacement from LG that didn't help at all, they apparently ran out of replacements and offered to cut me a refund check for it. I bought a UC97, and the QA has been much better. Have not had any issues with this display and the picture looks awesome.

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That makes perfect sense, since the UC97 is a few months newer. There are reports of people owning perfectly functioning UM95s. Mine has a little bit of corner bleed, but at the time I bought it, it was the ONLY 34UM95 on the ground in the Dallas area, so I was NOT taking it back.

Some people claimed to have gotten good panels, so I guess not, but the backlight bleed intensity and distribution on the two copies I had was so close that it wouldn't surprise me to hear that they're all like this.

Some people claimed to have gotten good panels, so I guess not, but the backlight bleed intensity and distribution on the two copies I had was so close that it wouldn't surprise me to hear that they're all like this.

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The whole "backlight bleed" thing is ridiculous to me. People freak out about it and it's really, really, not that big a deal.

The whole "backlight bleed" thing is ridiculous to me. People freak out about it and it's really, really, not that big a deal.

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More power to you if you think it's not a big deal, but I disagree. The backlight bleed on both of the LG monitors I had was clearly visible when the monitors were in normal, everyday use -- not just on full black test screens. Contrast distinctly washed out and colors shifted severely in the regions of the screen where the bleed was present. Some degree of backlight bleed is of course normal for this technology, but the LG's I had were unacceptable, especially at thier $1300 price point.

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